Air Canada has closed two additional financing transactions for net proceeds of $1.23 billion.Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in the first quarter of the year, the flag-carrier has raised …
Hoseasons breaks booking record as UK opens for summer season
Self-catering holiday brands Hoseasons and cottages.com enjoyed their best ever online sales day yesterday.The news follows a decision by prime minister Boris Johnson to allow domestic holidays to …
Hilton Athens to reopen for summer season in Greece
Hilton Athens is preparing to reopen its doors to guests on July 1st.With its unique facilities, as well as new health and safety protocols, the property is poised to become the ideal destination f…
Emirates A380 to return to London in July
Emirates will begin operations onboard its A380 aircraft on July 15th.The carrier will initially serve travellers on flights to London Heathrow and Paris.This marks the return of Emirates’ fl…
Online networking platform to help tourism recovery
The SATSA Youth Chapter has launched a new online platform to help those in the tourism industry coping with difficulties as a result of COVID-19.Mzansi Tourism Champions connects those in need wit…
Machu Picchu opening suspended; Cuzco residents fear tourist transmission of the virus
The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a jewel of Peruvian tourism, will not reopen in July as originally scheduled due to concerns over the coronavirus, local media reported on Sunday.The Machu…
GO NZ: Top travel tips for Hawke’s Bay and Queenstown, from the experts
Hawke’s Bay tips from James McMenamin, Assistant Lodge Manager, The Farm at Cape KidnappersWhere are you favourite places to dine in Hawke’s Bay?For a relaxing lunch, I love Puketapu Ho…
Carnival Cruise Line delays return until end of September
When does a “pause” become something more significant?Travel agents around the world can be forgiven for asking today, as Carnival Cruise Line confirmed it will extend its operational b…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to restructure head office
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed that it is conducting a restructure of its head office functions in Ipswich, Suffolk, as the company looks ahead to post-Covid operations.Peter Deer, managing…
Leger Holidays acquires Shearings brand
Escorted touring company Leger Holidays has announced the acquisition of the assets of former competitor Shearings.Specialist Leisure Group, owner of the Shearings brand, entered administration aft…